Bachelor
This double degree gives you the opportunity to study science before undertaking dentistry. With a deeper understanding of the scientific fundamentals that underpin dentistry, you will graduate prepared for a rewarding career.
Applying for Admission
Please revisit this website on a regular basis for any updates.
Admission to this course is on the basis of the following criteria:
*Admission pathways are open to domestic applicants on the basis of equity or other adjustment factors, including for E12 applicants (a minimum ATAR of 99 to be considered) and Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander applicants (a minimum ATAR of 85 to be considered). Eligible applicants will be invited to attend the assessment process after ATAR (or other secondary education qualification) results are released. For details, visit admission pathways.
Important information DisclaimerPlease note the Sydney Dental School regularly reviews the admission criteria and application processes for its courses including this degree. It reserves the right to change these criteria and processes without notice. Information on this website provides advice about the currently applicable criteria and processes, and may not be correct for future application periods.
DeferralIn the interest of equity and fairness to all applicants, those applicants who do not meet the admission criteria, including the required ATAR (or equivalent) and performance in the assessment, will not be considered for admission to the double degree. The ATAR (or equivalent) requirements shall apply, regardless of circumstances such as illness, misadventure or disadvantage during secondary school or high school studies.
No exemptions and advanced standingIt is not possible for candidates to obtain credit/advanced standing or exemptions for previous tertiary studies.
Additional requirementsMost students enrolled in this double degree who have met all the requirements of their bachelor's degree will be permitted to begin the DMD without being required to sit an admissions test such as the Graduate Australian Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT) or the Undergraduate Medicine and Health Sciences Admission Test (UMAT), or participate in the assessment selection process for entry into the Doctor of Dental Medicine.
Prior to commencing the Doctor of Dental Medicine, students are required to comply with requirements for entering NSW Health facilities.
Impermissible conductThe Sydney Dental School reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to vary or cancel an offer of admission if your conduct prior to enrolment causes the Dental School to form the view that you are unsuitable for admission to the Doctor of Dental Medicine.
Examples of conduct that might make you unsuitable for admission to the Doctor of Dental Medicine include (but are not limited to):
International applicants to the double degree whose immigration status changes after they lodge their application should refer to the information on the University's australian student visa website.
Our science and dentistry graduates can be found in a broad range of roles and careers, including:
We offer a range of specialisation options once you have professional and research experience.
This course is accredited by the Australian Dental Council (ADC) and approved by the Dental Board of Australia. Graduates can apply for registration as a dental specialist with the Dental Board of Australia (AHPRA).
Please note: dates for 2023 entry may be subject to change. Please use the below as a guide.
Tue 12 April 2022 | UAC applications open; E12 applications open |
Thu 15 September 2022 | E12 applications close |
Fri 30 September 2022 | Close of on time UAC applications |
Fri 7 October 2022 |
Online assessment for international applicants |
Mon 31 October 2022 |
Close of direct international applications to the University |
Thu 8 December 2022 |
Online assessment for international applicants |
Sun 11 December 2022 |
Close of adding this degree as a preference to be considered for assessment day 1 |
Thu 15 December 2022 |
ATARs released |
Fri 16 December 2022 |
Online assessment day 1 for domestic applicants - assessment dates are not negotiable and eligible candidates must attend the first assessment day after the release of their ATAR (or other secondary education qualification) results. |
Thu 22 December 2022 |
UAC December Round 2 offers released (Domestic) |
Sun 8 January 2023 |
Close of adding this degree as a preference to be considered for assessment day 2 |
Fri 20 January 2023 |
Online assessment day 2 for domestic applicants - assessment dates are not negotiable and eligible candidates must attend the first assessment day after the release of their ATAR (or other secondary education qualification) results. |
Wed 25 January 2023 |
Online assessment for international applicants |
Wed 25 January 2023 |
UAC January Round 2 offers released (Domestic) |